Tiilerilaaq[2] (formerly Tiniteqilaaq) is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality, in southeastern Greenland. Its population was 96 in 2020.[3]

Tiilerilaaq
Wooden houses in Tiilerilaaq
Wooden houses in Tiilerilaaq
Tiilerilaaq is located in Greenland
Tiilerilaaq
Tiilerilaaq
Location within Greenland
Coordinates: 65°53′20″N 37°46′45″W / 65.88889°N 37.77917°W / 65.88889; -37.77917
State Kingdom of Denmark
Constituent country Greenland
Municipality Sermersooq
Government
 • MayorPele Maratse
Population
 (2020)
 • Total96
Time zoneUTC−02:00 (Western Greenland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−01:00 (Western Greenland Summer Time)
Postal code
3913 Tasiilaq

Population

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The population of Tiilerilaaq has decreased by 54 percent relative to the 1991 levels, and by 34 percent relative to the 2000 levels,[4] reflecting the depopulation of the nearby Kuummiit and Isortoq.

Tiilerilaaq population growth dynamics in the last two decades. Source: Statistics Greenland[4]

Transport

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During weekdays Air Greenland serves the village by helicopter as part of government contract, with flights from Tiniteqilaaq Heliport and Kulusuk Airport.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Sermersooq Municipality Archived 2010-05-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Danish)
  2. ^ Nu er 'Ittoqqortoormiit' blevet officielt
  3. ^ "Population by Localities". Statistical Greenland.
  4. ^ a b Statistics Greenland Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Air Greenland, Departures and Arrivals Archived 2010-03-09 at the Wayback Machine